Sunkern (Japanese: ヒマナッツ Himanattsu) is a Grass-type Pokémon introduced in Generation II.
Biology
Physiology
Sunkern are small, seed-like Pokémon that resembles a sunflower seed. They have black, oval shaped eyes with a sprout coming out the of their yellow/black bodies.
Behavior
Sunkern's entire life is centered around its evolution into a Sunflora. It moves as little as possible, trying to preserve the energy and nutrients it requires for the evolution process.
Diet
According to the Pokédex, Sunkern's diet is said only to be morning dew, which collects under the leaves of plants beneath it.
Evolution
Sunkern evolves into Sunflora with the use of a Sun Stone.
Game info
Game locations
| Locations | ||
|---|---|---|
| Version(s) | Area(s) | Rarity |
| Gold and Silver | Route 24, National Park (Day) | Common |
| Crystal | Route 24, National Park (Day) | Common |
| Ruby and Sapphire | Trade | None |
| FireRed and LeafGreen | Trade | None |
| Emerald | Safari Zone | Uncommon |
| Diamond and Pearl | Northern Route 204 (Poké Radar) | Rare |
| Platinum | Northern Route 204 (Poké Radar) | Rare |
| HeartGold and SoulSilver | Route 24, National Park | Common |
| Black and White | Route 12 | Uncommon |
Side game locations
| Locations | |
|---|---|
| Game(s) | Area(s) |
| Pokémon Channel | Mt. Snowfall |
| Pokémon Trozei! | Secret Storage 1, Secret Storage 11, Endless Level 5, Mr. Who's Den |
| Red Rescue Team & Blue Rescue Team | Tiny Woods (1F-3F) Wish Cave (1F-3F) |
| Explorers of Time & Explorers of Darkness | Mystery Jungle (B1-B29) Happy Outlook (B1-B19) |
Pokédex entries
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Stats
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Learnset
Leveling
| LevelingGeneration V | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. | |||
| 1 | Absorb | 20 | 100% | 25 |  Grass
|
Special | |||
| 1 | Growth | — | —% | 40 |  Normal
|
Status | |||
| 5 | Mega Drain | 40 | 100% | 15 | Grass
|
Special | |||
| 9 | Ingrain | — | —% | 20 | Grass
|
Status | |||
| 13 | Grasswhistle | — | 55% | 15 | Grass
|
Status | |||
| 17 | Leech Seed | — | 90% | 10 | Grass
|
Status | |||
| 21 | Endeavor | ?? | 100% | 5 | Normal
|
Physical | |||
| 25 | Worry Seed | — | 100% | 10 | Grass
|
Status | |||
| 29 | Razor Leaf | 55 | 95% | 25 | Grass
|
Physical | |||
| 33 | Synthesis | — | —% | 5 | Grass
|
Status | |||
| 37 | Sunny Day | — | —% | 5 |  Fire
|
Status | |||
| 41 | Giga Drain | 75 | 100% | 10 | Grass
|
Special | |||
| 45 | Seed Bomb | 80 | 100% | 15 | Grass
|
Physical | |||
| Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | |||||||||
Sprites
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Trivia
- Even though many people think Magikarp is the weakest Pokémon, Sunkern has the lowest base stats.
- Its name may be a combination of the words Sun and Kernel.
Gallery
See also
- Pokémon.com Pokédex
- Legendary Pokémon data
- The Pokémon Database
- Pokémon Dream Pokédex data
- Psypokes Psydex data
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← Aipom | Sunkern | Sunflora →